Importing With Disasters By Ivan Shook Summary

“Flirting with Disaster: An Argument Against Integrating Women into the Combat Arms,” by Ivan Shook argues that women should not be able to join the infantry, it is not biased to a certain gender but explains why women’s contribution in the army is not of best interest to the nation. I can agree with his claim because I believe women do not have the same force capability as men, and in active duty it can be a disadvantage to the team. Shooks’ word choice and usage of ethos creates credibility of the article and his argument. He is apathetic towards the subject and seems well informed with the negative effects of having women in the armed forced and used it to imply his position. The author is not in conversation with a specific audience, but
Millennials are more open minded to the subject of gender equality because of the era they were born and raised in and may not agree with Shook’s argument. However, older generations with a more domestic and fragile view of women will disagree with their capability to become soldiers therefore, agreeing with the author. Shook transitions his point of view to the opposing side of his argument in the second paragraph. He uses a gentle approach to the neutral audience by using quotes of the Secretary of Defense – Leon Panetta making his argument valid and credible. The wording used by the Secretary of Defense allowed me as a reader to understand that the author did have an understanding of the point of view of the opposing side and their argument of having women in the military however, he stood strong on his argument. He quickly changes the subject and uses integrating speakers and writers from across the states to create legitimacy to his